Ep23.5 May 81 Teardrop Explodes, Human League, Shakin Stevens, Champaign, Smokey Robinson, Vangelis

Strap in for a totally tubular trip to April 1981 on "I Completed 80s Music"! This week, we’re ripping apart the psychedelic frenzy of The Teardrop Explodes’ Treason, vibing to the synth-pop swagger of The Human League’s Sound of the Crowd, and jiving with Shakin’ Stevens’ electrifying You Drive Me Crazy. We’ll melt into the silky smoothness of Champaign’s How ’Bout Us, swoon over Smokey Robinson’s soulful Being With You, and race to the epic beats of Vangelis’ Chariots of Fire. From band implosions to bonkers chart showdowns, we’re spilling all the juicy stories and wild 80s energy behind these legendary tracks. Grab your boombox and join the party!  

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In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are:

8. The Teardrop Explodes - Treason

9. The Human League - Sound Of The Crowd

10. Shakin Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy

11. Champaign - How Bout Us

12. Smokey Robinson - Being With You

13. Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire